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Retirement

Get help with retirement planning, from how much money to save before you retire to how to manage your savings

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Your Guide to Retirement Made Easy

Use AARP resources to see how much money you need to save and how much you can afford to spend — without worrying about running out of money.

What every retirement saver needs to know

It's never too late to adjust your retirement savings plan. Look at how changes to tax laws, Social Security benefits, health care costs and other expenses are impacting your cost of living.
 

Be sure to consider changes to your personal circumstances, such as marriage or divorce. Check our articles for current information and useful resources to help recalculate your strategy.
 

Your financial plan is often the best place to start, whether you want to improve your home, take income distributions from your nest egg or find a way to reduce your taxes.

Plan now for the lifestyle you want.

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